Author: Julian Wyllie
Julian became Current's public television reporter in 2019. His work has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Governing Magazine, Politico and the Indianapolis Recorder. When he's not reporting, Julian is likely traveling with friends, building his vinyl collection or being a bunny dad.
Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures writers organize under WGA-East
The writers for the companies work on PBS Kids shows such as “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and “Odd Squad.”September 12, 2025WETA cuts 5% of workforce, cancels three local television programs
The station, home to marquee national series such as “PBS News Hour,” will trim $4.4 million in spending.September 11, 2025Illinois Public Media lays off two employees, cuts open positions
The dual licensee, owned by the University of Illinois, is eliminating five jobs through a combination of layoffs and attrition.September 11, 2025Alabama Public Television eliminates jobs of 11 workers
The layoffs affect 13% of staff and involve cancellation of two local productions.September 5, 2025PBS lays off 34 employees in response to federal funding loss
The network has eliminated close to 100 positions this summer.September 5, 2025Kentucky Educational Television eliminates 36 positions
KET, like other public media organizations, is absorbing the loss of federal funding to CPB.September 4, 2025Comings and goings: CPB announces exec changes, WBEZ rolls out morning shows …
Clayton Barsoum was promoted to an SVP role at CPB.September 3, 2025Vermont Public slashes 15 positions amid federal cuts to pubmedia
The state network is looking to save at least $1.5 million annually.August 28, 2025Comings and goings: Austin PBS appoints COO, Nashville PBS hires CDO …
Sara Robertson was named COO of Austin PBS.August 27, 2025Michael Arnold to lead Indiana Public Media
Arnold has held leadership roles at Wisconsin Public Radio, WUNC and other organizations.August 26, 2025Comings and goings: Chicago Public Media hires editor-in-chief, Louisville Public Media promotes staff …
Kimbriell Kelly was appointed editor-in-chief of Chicago Public Media.August 22, 2025South Dakota Public Broadcasting to reduce workforce by 25%
“If 1% of South Dakotans donated, our problem would largely be taken care of,” said Executive Director Julie Overgaard in making a ...August 21, 2025PBS Michiana – WNIT announces layoffs triggered by state, federal cuts
The workforce reduction affects about a quarter of the staff.August 20, 2025WEIU will end PBS affiliation as it weathers federal funding cuts
The TV station receives nearly 80% of its revenue from CPB.August 20, 2025Judge dismisses some claims in lawsuit filed by former Vegas PBS employee
The lawsuit filed by Terry Chi will advance with claims of retaliation and discrimination, among others.August 18, 2025